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All American Marine to Build Research Vessel for Cal Poly Humboldt

filter (DPF). These engines, rated at 1,182 bhp at 2,100 RPM, are designed to meet current, stringent California requirements. Onboard the vessel, scientists and crew have comfortable live-aboard quarters, large state-of-the-art wet and dry lab spaces, as well as a range of the latest oceanographic equipment with which to conduct a variety of missions.  It will be outfitted with a Kongsberg ADCP electronics suite augmented by a fixed WASSP multibeam system.Ron Wille, All American Marine President & COO, said, “All American Marine remains on the leading edge of manufacturing techniques

All American Marine Delivers Research Vessel for the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

propulsion package includes 2x fixed pitch propellers, powered by twin Scania DI16, 082M, Tier 3 engines, rated at 800 mhp at 2100 RPM. Onboard the vessel, scientists and crew have comfortable live-aboard quarters, large state-of-the-art wet and dry lab spaces, as well as a range of the latest oceanographic equipment in which to conduct a variety of missions. The vessel was custom designed to support a diverse portfolio of science and outreach missions including advanced studies on marine megafauna, pelagic and coastal ecosystem research, oceanographic surveys, and K–12 learning experiences.&ldquo

Figure 3.  The author with a 440Wh car battery that floats! (Photo by Brian Hardy, Global Ocean Design)

Lander Lab #5: Lithium Polymer Batteries

to your agent in the foreign port of operation.  Open and reassemble the battery pack there.Commercial firms that offer underwater LiPo batteries:Southwest Electronic Energy Corp offers SeaSafe II pressure compensated Lithium-ion battery solutions for subsea vehicles, control systems, and oceanographic equipment. They also post their very good collection of conference presentations to their website.  <https://www.swe.com/technical-presentations/>SubC Imaging offers a BMS protected LiPo battery sphere as part of an autonomous camera system.Ictineu Submarine (Barcelona, Spain) offers a

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AAM to Build Research Vessel for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

package includes two fixed pitch propellers, powered by twin Scania DI16, 082M, Tier 3 engines, rated at 800 mhp at 2,100 RPM. On board the vessel, scientists and crew have comfortable live-aboard quarters, large state-of-the-art wet and dry lab spaces, as well as a range of the latest oceanographic equipment in which to conduct a variety of missions. The vessel has been custom designed to support a diverse portfolio of science and outreach missions including advanced studies on marine megafauna, pelagic and coastal ecosystem  research, oceanographic surveys, and K–12 learning experiences

Military Sealift Command’s oceanographic survey ship USNS Maury (T-AGS 66) (Photo: Bill Mesta / U.S. Navy)

Halter Marine Awarded Contract for T-AGS 67

(Navy) funding in the amount of $149,053,160 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.Pathfinder-class survey ships have three multipurpose cranes and five winches plus a variety of oceanographic equipment including multi-beam echo-sounders, towed sonars and expendable sensors. These ships are capable of carrying 34-foot hydrographic survey launches (HSL) for data collection in coastal regions with depths between 33 and 1,969 feet and in deep water to 13,000 feet. A small diesel engine is

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All American Marine to Build Research Vessel for BLUETIDE

, explore and innovate in a collaborative way, spearheading a new economy for the region." Guifre Tort, Bluetide’s Interim Executive Director Onboard the vessel, passengers and crew have ample space and comfort in live-aboard quarters, wet and dry labs, as well as a range of the latest oceanographic equipment in which to conduct survey operations

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MTR100: National Oceanography Centre (UK)

focusing on the West Indian Ocean region, and the Commonwealth Marine Economies Program (CMEP) which is helping Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) make the most of their natural maritime advantages. 2019’s STEMM-CCS expedition saw one of the largest deployments of bespoke oceanographic equipment aimed at furthering our understanding and capabilities within the field of subsea carbon capture and storage. Technology development with industry has seen innovative, low cost EcoSUB vehicles expand their networking capabilities, in partnership with Planet Ocean and the University of Newcastle

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Nortek Opens Australian Office

reach throughout Australia and New Zealand, an area that has been important for the company since it was founded over two decades ago.The team currently consists of Yarran Crichton and Harry Hughes: Yarran Crichton, Director of Nortek Australia, has many years’ experience of working with oceanographic equipment, collaborating closely with Nortek on product deployment and development. He has proven to be a valuable asset with a strong technical knowledge, offering high-level advice from a technical sales and support perspective.Harry Hughes, Sales Engineer, recently joined the team and has ten years&rsqu

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Increasing Global Demand for OSIL Sediment Grabs

International oceanographic equipment manufacturers Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) are reporting a surge in global demand for specialist sediment grabs, particularly the spring-activated Smith McIntyre grab.The Smith McIntyre grab provides more predictable penetration than other grab designs and uses an uncomplicated method of operation combined with a straightforward handling system.OSIL offer a superior range of efficient and high-quality smaller capacity benthic grabs, including the ubiquitous Van Veen grab (available in various sizes and bucket configurations), with recent shipments

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